Tiger Eyes Marigold Seeds – Red-Yellow French Marigold (25 Seeds)

Tiger Eyes Marigold is a striking French marigold variety prized for its bold, bi-colored blooms that blend rich red with bright yellow. The crested, carnation-like flowers create a vibrant display in garden beds, borders, and containers, blooming reliably from summer into fall. These compact, bushy plants are easy to grow from seed and add cheerful color to any sunny garden.

With their unique red and yellow coloration, Tiger Eyes Marigolds are excellent for edging, mass plantings, and pollinator-friendly gardens. The flowers are also long-lasting when cut, making them a versatile choice for both garden display and fresh arrangements.

Plant Features

• Bi-colored red and yellow crested blooms
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Long bloom season from summer to frost
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Excellent for borders, containers, and cutting

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Tagetes patula
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 8–12 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Tiger Eyes Marigold seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7–14 days at 70–75°F. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.

Marigolds thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering to prevent disease. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. These low-maintenance annuals are relatively pest-resistant and pair well with vegetables and other ornamentals.

What's Included

25 Tiger Eyes Marigold seeds.